Japan Exchange Group (JPX) Plans to Advance Listing of Crypto Asset ETFs, Earliest Launch Expected Next Year

According to Bloomberg, the Japan Exchange Group (JPX) plans to advance preparations for listing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) related to crypto assets once revisions to the relevant crypto asset legislation are completed—potentially launching as early as next year. JPX CEO Hiromi Yamamichi stated that several asset management firms have expressed interest in launching crypto asset ETFs, and “we can proceed at any time” if legal and tax treatments are clarified. However, if the legislative process is delayed, the ETF launch could be pushed back to 2028.